Thursday Cheers and Jeers

Once again this week, we take a look at the memorable performances from the world of customer service, and other folks deserving praise or criticism. Feel free to add your own to the list!

Cheers

• Regina Minor Football. The lousy weather in September made for some scheduling challenges, but once again Kelly, Len and the gang came through. It's a very well-run league, despite allowing people with dubious credentials (ie: me) to coach!
• Regina real estate agent Merv Andersen and the town of Southey. Their generous sponsorship made the atom Cougars' year-end windup even more of a success. Thanks folks!
• Eriksen Construction. Dave did a great job with my new garage. I've already got him booked to replace my deck in the spring.

Jeers

• City Wide Security Systems. They installed the alarm system in my house, so I called them to do the same with my garage. Weeks later, I still haven't had the pleasure of talking to anyone - so let's move on to our next contestant!
• Toronto Maple Leafs. They're teasing us long-suffering fans with some decent performances in the NHL preseason. But I won't be fooled - I've seen this movie before!
• Sears (Cornwall Centre). I was thinking about buying a pair of shoes from there yesterday. I spent about a half hour in the shoe department. You'd think that would be enough time for a salesperson to make their way over to me. Guess not!

Okay, who or what is on your list this week?

Locker Talk lineup for September 28th

Barring any last minute changes, here is the lineup for this week's show. It airs tonight at 9 pm and Thursday at 6 pm on Access channel 7 in Regina.

Locker Talk Guests for September 28/10
Co-Host: Mitchell Blair

1. A preview of the 2010/11 WHL season for the Regina Pats. Guest: Shaun Sutter (Assistant Coach).

2. A Regina resident captures his first national championship in the Highland Games heavy events competition. Guest: Jason Johnston (2010 Canadian Heavy Events Champion).

3. A preview of the 2010/11 season for the Regina Rebels female midget AAA hockey club. Guests: Bob Brennan (Assistant Coach) & Brooklyn Moskowy (Rebels forward).

4. ENG segment. An update on the 2010 season for the University of Regina Rams football club.

5. A preview of the Horizon Laser Vision Center Curling Classic at Regina’s Tartan Curling Club. Guest: Clint Krismer (Tartan Club President).

6. The Blair Necessities. Mitch’s weekly sports commentary.

Monday musings

A few thoughts on a few things:

• Don't look now, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders have closed to just two points back of Calgary in the CFL's west division. Kudos to the Riders for a comeback victory in Hamilton Saturday.
• Weston Dressler's touchdown catch at the end of the first half was pretty sweet, but Montreal's SJ Green still has the catch of the year in the CFL.
• While the Riders were roaring back against the Tabbies, the atom Cougars were taking one on the chin in their RMF playoff/bowl game against the Bears.
• Despite that, congrats to the J-man and all the Cougars for a terrific season. A 5-2 record is nothing to hang our heads about!
• Also, thanks to the assistant coaches and team managers for making me look better than I deserve to.
• Next year we move up to the pee wee ranks. A longer season and an extra practice a week. Should be fun!
• Don't look now, but the U of R Rams are tied for top spot in the Canada West standings, and will likely be in the top five in this week's CIS top-ten rankings. Nice!
• The Regina Thunder have slipped to 3rd place in the PFC standings, after back-to-back losses in Saskatoon and Calgary.
• The Regina Pats have been awful on the powerplay, which is a major reason why they've opened the WHL season with two losses.
• You would have to think the Pats will be better on the PP with Carton Ashton and Jordan Weal back from their respective NHL training camps.
• I suggest we are owed this nice weather, after that miserable excuse for a summer we just endured. Let's get outside and enjoy it!

Thursday Cheers and Jeers

Has it really been a week already? Alright, here's my list. Feel free to contribute your own!

Cheers

• Andy Fantuz and Darian Durant. This dynamic duo led the way in the Riders' stirring 43-37 overtime victory over league-leading Calgary last Friday night.
• The atom Cougars. The dream of an undefeated season died last weekend, but the kids returned to practice last night fired up and determined to finish the year on a high note this week.
• The atom Bengals. Great job by those kids and coaches in handing us our first loss of the year. Very impressive.

Jeers

• An atom football coach who would scream out "these guys are NOTHING!" in reference to their opponents during a game. Uh, those are 9-11 year old kids you're trashing. Settle down there, Vince Lombardi.
• The Ken Miller-bashing brigade. The Rider coaches' strategy of trying to punt through the end zone for a win didn't pan out. However, they still won the game. Let's move on.
• Jason Jimenez. The Ti-Cats o-lineman has no respect for the game, or his opponents. I can't wait until karma catches up with this clown.
• People who have already written off the Regina Pats before the puck drops for the first regular season game. I'm not expecting much, but let's let them play a few games before passing judgement!

Locker Talk lineup for September 21st

Here's the lineup for this week's show, airing tonight at 9 pm on Access channel 7.

Locker Talk Guests for September 21/10
Co-Host: Mitchell Blair

1. A discussion with the new Commissioner of Regina high school athletics. Guest: Chuck Toth (RHSAA Commissioner).

2. A profile of the University of Regina women’s softball team. Guests: Mike Smith (Head Coach) & Amanda Foraie (Cougars Catcher).

3. A member of Regina’s kart racing community gets set to race at an event in Italy. Guest: Keith Miller (South Sask Kart Club).

4. Regina’s Lonsdale Boxing Club hosts a Canada Games tune-up competition this weekend. Guests: Frank Fiacco (Lonsdale Club President) & Don Racette (Head Official, Boxing Saskatchewan).

5. A preview of the annual Sandra Schmirler Charity Curling Classic. Guest: Amber Holland (Organizing committee co-chair).

6. The Blair Necessities. Mitch’s weekly sports commentary.